Rosalee Aikens Higher Learning Scholarship
Rosalee Aikens was the matriarch of the Aikens family. She believed strongly in higher education while only having very limited education herself. She earned her GED later in life, which became the motivation behind pushing her grandchildren to go beyond a high school education. Although Rosealee Aikens had very little education, she made up for it with her dedication to excellence. As a member of the Friendship Baptist Church, she worked and preached faithfulness and integrity. Rosalee was faithful to things of God. She was a member of the choir and served in the office of the prestige BTU ministry.
Rosalee was awarded for thirty-five plus years of faithful service to the Marriot Cooperation. It was not until after her passing that we discovered her desire to see young people attend college. This aspiration extended far beyond her grandchildren. She herself even provided financial support for individuals to attend college and universities. This is why we want to continue her legacy. We want to provide monetary contributions to the next generation’s educational career.
Each year, Defender of Truth will highlight a student who is not only excelling in the classroom but is also a beacon of light in their church and in their community. We will select an incoming freshman that displays these characteristics. We hope to assist in the growth and development of the next generation!
Previous Recipients
Recepient #1: Ashauna Price
Our very first recipient of the Higher Learning Scholarship was South Side graduate Ashauna Price. Ashauna attends Florida A&M University where she maintained a GPA of 3.4 her freshman year. Ashauna is majoring in Pre-Dental Chemistry. She is currently interning with the Summer Health Professionals Education Program (SHPEP) at The University of Louisville via Zoom. Upon graduation, Ashauna plans to become an Orthodontist and own her own dental facility.
Recepient #2: Jonathan Utley
Our second-year recipient of the Higher Learning Scholarship was Madison Academic graduate, Jonathan Utley. Jonathan Utley attends The University of Tennessee-Martin where he maintained a GPA of 4.0 as a freshman. Jonathan is majoring in Health and Human Performance with a Concentration in Education K-12 Licensure. Upon graduation, Jonathan plans to work in the educational system, providing a strong, positive male presence for our youth!
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We hope to assist in the growth and development of the next generation!
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